Capital Pear (Large 330mm pot)
Prized for its narrow, columnar shape, the Capital Pear is an excellent choice where space is tight but you still want real tree impact. Clusters of white blossom cover the tree in spring, followed by glossy green foliage that turns a rich reddish-purple as autumn sets in. Its upright, compact form makes it a favourite for lining driveways and avenues, or as a neat specimen tree in smaller Canberra gardens.
- Mature size: 11m H x 3m W
- Foliage: green, turning reddish-purple in autumn
- Flowers: white blossom in spring
- Growth habit: narrow, columnar, upright
- Growth rate: moderate to fast
- Position: full sun
- Climate: frost hardy
- Water needs: moderate; drought tolerant once established
- Soil: Well-drained soil improved with compost. Break up heavy Canberra clay with gypsum clay breaker. In pots, use Osmocote Premium Potting Mix.
- Feeding: Osmocote All Purpose in spring, or Yates Dynamic Lifter for an organic feed. Seasol at planting and through summer helps with heat stress.
- Maintenance: low
- Ideal for: driveways, avenues, specimen tree in small gardens or tight spaces
Prized for its narrow, columnar shape, the Capital Pear is an excellent choice where space is tight but you still want real tree impact. Clusters of white blossom cover the tree in spring, followed by glossy green foliage that turns a rich reddish-purple as autumn sets in. Its upright, compact form makes it a favourite for lining driveways and avenues, or as a neat specimen tree in smaller Canberra gardens.
- Mature size: 11m H x 3m W
- Foliage: green, turning reddish-purple in autumn
- Flowers: white blossom in spring
- Growth habit: narrow, columnar, upright
- Growth rate: moderate to fast
- Position: full sun
- Climate: frost hardy
- Water needs: moderate; drought tolerant once established
- Soil: Well-drained soil improved with compost. Break up heavy Canberra clay with gypsum clay breaker. In pots, use Osmocote Premium Potting Mix.
- Feeding: Osmocote All Purpose in spring, or Yates Dynamic Lifter for an organic feed. Seasol at planting and through summer helps with heat stress.
- Maintenance: low
- Ideal for: driveways, avenues, specimen tree in small gardens or tight spaces